The third Carnival to be held in St. Thomas, was planned to coincide with the arrival of one of the most admired men in the world. The honoured guest was former US President, Theodore Roosevelt! He and his wife, Edith were traveling through the West Indies aboard the SS Guiana. They planned to make a brief stop in St. […]
Dignitaries
A Special Gift for the First Lady, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt ~ 1934
Governor Paul M. Pearson with Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and traveling companion, Lorena Hickok. Standing on the steps of Government House, St. Thomas, after visiting the public schools. The First Lady of the United States was joyously received by enthusiastic crowds when she landed at Kings’ Wharf in St. Thomas for a short stay. The Community […]